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Pearl Leather Finishers INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pearl Leather Finishers INC. ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty96% serious
$70,000
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pearl Leather Finishers INC. in Johnstown, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pearl Leather Finishers INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, US Pipe and Foundry Company in Bessemer, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $70,000 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
96.3%
of violations were serious
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pearl Leather Finishers INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pearl Leather Finishers INC. runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$70,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($70,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pearl Leather Finishers INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.260.490.6120.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AL SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN SPORTING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35FAIRFIELD PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROLAMINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PELTON SHEPHERD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMAHA NEON SIGN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAHN & PHILLIPS GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JTI LEAF SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LMT MERCER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REDDY ICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HART & COOLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SILVER EAGLE REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115BREFARO'S NOBILE FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEADE PILING GROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARDNER METAL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT LAKES CHEESE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Pearl Leather Finish…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Pearl Leather Finishers INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pearl Leather Finishers INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pearl Leather Finishers INC. is the #1,604 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($70,000).

How Pearl Leather Finishers INC. Compares

Pearl Leather Finishers INC.'s 13.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-28

Last Inspection

2014-06-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $35,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

96.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$119,300

Current Penalty Amount

$70,000

Penalty Reduction

41.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,300 from the initial assessment of $119,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pearl Leather Finishers INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pearl Leather Finishers INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 27 8.0
Total Penalty $70,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pearl Leather Finishers INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,000 here).

Aa Foundries, INC. $70,000 TX Valent Aerostructures, LLC $70,000 KS National Steel and Shipbuilding Company $70,000 CA US Pipe and Foundry Company $70,000 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Stoner, INC. 2 insp. Quarryville, PA Oldcastle Apg South INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL AL Solutions, INC. 2 insp. New Cumberland, WV American Sporting Supplies LLC 2 insp. McEwen, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aa Foundries, INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $70,000
Valent Aerostructures, LLC
Fredonia, KS
2 inspections $70,000
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company
San Diego, CA
10 inspections $70,000
US Pipe and Foundry Company
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $70,000
3m
Menomonie, WI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pearl Leather Finishers INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pearl Leather Finishers INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pearl Leather Finishers INC. have? ▼
Pearl Leather Finishers INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Pearl Leather Finishers INC. had? ▼
Pearl Leather Finishers INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-28 and the most recent on 2014-06-13. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pearl Leather Finishers INC.? ▼
Pearl Leather Finishers INC. has been assessed $70,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $119,300 (a 41.3% reduction).
Does Pearl Leather Finishers INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pearl Leather Finishers INC. has 26 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Pearl Leather Finishers INC. operate in? ▼
Pearl Leather Finishers INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 316110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pearl Leather Finishers INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pearl Leather Finishers INC. ranks #3,119 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Pearl Leather Finishers INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pearl Leather Finishers INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $70,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, US Pipe and Foundry Company in Bessemer, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $70,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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